What is the difference between RERA and the DLD?

The DLD is the main government body responsible for all land and property matters in Dubai, while RERA is a specialized agency under the DLD that focuses on regulating real estate professionals and protecting the rights of buyers and investors.

About DLD VS RERA

Dubai Land Department (DLD), the Overall Regulatory Authority, is the primary government agency in charge of all real estate and land-related issues in Dubai.

Among its duties are establishing laws, rules, and policies for the real estate industry; managing property registration; issuing title documents; resolving property disputes; and offering a range of land-related services.

The DLD`s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) is a specialized agency that works to protect the interests of investors and consumers by regulating real estate professionals such as developers, brokers, and agents.

Enforces DLD rules, establishes guidelines for real estate transactions, oversees escrow accounts for off-plan projects, settles disagreements between parties in real estate transactions, and defends the rights of consumers.